Seekh

Strengthening Foundational Learning & Early Academic Readiness for Rural Children (Grades 1–5)

A Core Pillar of Adarsh Bal Gram

About SEEKH

The Seekh Program is SEP’s foundational education initiative that ensures children in Grades 1–5 build strong reading, writing, comprehension, and numeracy skills through structured, joyful, and community-led learning systems.

Seekh addresses the early learning crisis in rural Chhattisgarh by strengthening Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN), integrating digital content, preparing children for Navodaya examinations, and activating community-driven Learning Resource Centres (LRCs).
Through daily learning sessions, digital classes, assessments, parental engagement, and the Seekh Fellowship, the program ensures that every child progresses academically and confidently.

Why SEEKH Is Essential?

Field observations and baseline assessments across districts highlight critical gaps in early learning:

Weak reading, writing, and numeracy skills among Grades 1–5
Children falling behind due to absence of remedial learning
Low exposure to digital content in early grades
Limited parent involvement in early education
Irregular attendance and low learning continuity
Lack of structured support for Navodaya exam readiness
Need for trained grassroots educators across villages

Seekh resolves these issues through daily LRC classes, digital integration, structured assessments, fellow-led support, and community engagement.

Key Processes of SEEKH

Baseline → monthly tests → midline → endline evaluation
Daily Hindi, English & Math sessions aligned with FLN goals
Weekly digital learning through e-Merge / e-Pitara
Navodaya weekly timetable + mock tests
Trained fellows & volunteers delivering structured modules
Parent engagement cycle: PTMs → follow-up visits → attendance tracking
Peer educator support system for revision & doubt clearing

Significant Impact Delivered by the SEEKH Program

children reached every year through 250 Learning Resource Centres (LRCs).

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children in Grades 3–5 meet ASER-level benchmarks in reading & math through continuous assessments.

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children selected in Navodaya in the last two years through structured preparation and mentoring.

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fully functional LRCs established across 5 districts ensuring daily access to joyful foundational education.

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community volunteers & 50 fellows trained in FLN pedagogy, digital instruction, and Navodaya support.

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government schools supported with digital learning systems through the e-Merge model.

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of parents engaged annually through PTMs, Baal Sabhas, village committees & home-learning guidance.

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Strong community-rooted teaching workforce built through the Seekh Fellowship, led by local women educators.

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Seekh Enablers

SEEKH includes digital learning in government schools, peer learning programs where children help each other, and active parental engagement through regular meetings and home-based activity kits. The overall goal of SEEKH is to make learning fun, inclusive, and effective for every child.